transceiver

[ tran-see-ver ]

noun

, Radio.

1. a transmitter and receiver combined in one unit.

transceiver

/ trænˈsiːvə /

noun

1. a device which transmits and receives radio or electronic signals

Word History and Origins

Origin of transceiver¹

First recorded in 1935–40; trans(mitter) + (re)ceiver

Word History and Origins

Origin of transceiver¹

C20: from trans ( mitter ) + ( re ) ceiver

Example Sentences

Then he realized that Jen's muffled sobs were going direct to the Pentagon through his transceiver.

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Alis Garet, her arms around Don and her head on his shoulder, spoke directly into the transceiver.

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"That mini-transceiver we planted p. 99 in your neck for the Gienah job," said Stetson.

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In the privacy of his room, Orne pressed the transceiver stud at his neck, said: "Stet?"

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Do you mean you've been listening in ever since I strapped on the transceiver?

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